Sermons on Sweet Sixteen:

"Living Up To Religious Expectations.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 16, 2001

Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen.

Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen. Title: “Living up to religious expectations.” The Baptist, in prison, sends his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Spirit Of Support

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 29, 2001

Year C "The Day of Pentecost" June 3rd, 2001 John 14:8-17, 25-27

Heavenly Father thank you for your Holy Spirit that empowers us with courage and inspiration to be witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Amen. Title: “Spirit of Support” Chapter fourteen begins Jesus’ long “farewell” discourse found only in John, spanning chapters 14-17. Jesus begins by assuring ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-27

Denomination: Lutheran

When A Day Goes From Bad To Worse Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 5, 2001

A study of one 24 hour period in the life of Moses how things go from bad to worse.

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 6 “When A Bad Day Only Gets Worse” Exodus 5 - 6 Have you ever had a truly bad day? Have you ever had a day that went from bad to worse? I want to read you a children’s story entitled ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Summary Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 28, 2007

In this sermon, Paul gives us a six-point summary of the gospel--the good news of God.

Scripture In his commentary on Romans John MacArthur points out that a quick look at any newspaper or a passing glance at a weekly news magazine reminds us that in our world most news is bad and seems to be getting worse. What is happening on a national and worldwide scale is simply the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Relationship Choice Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 15, 2010

Our relationships are righted when we offer forgiveness to those who have hurt us, in the same way that God has forgiven us.

Title: The Relationship Choice Text: “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Matthew 5: 7 (Matthew 18:21-35) Thesis: Our relationships are righted when we offer forgiveness to those who have hurt us, in the same way that God has forgiven us. Lenten Series: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mother's Day: Mary

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 13, 2009

This is a Mother’s Day message that focuses on Mary. It’s alliterated and expository. PowerPoint and video clip available, just e-mail me.

MOTHER’S DAY: MARY Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Today is a special day because we can come together like this as a family for two primary reasons. One is to honor our Lord Jesus Christ. The other is to honor our mothers. Both are lifetime tasks and neither can be ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Almost Only Counts In Horseshoes Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 14, 2009

Agrippa was close, but was it close enough.

This post was published to Denn’s Sermons at 7:12:23 AM 14/06/2009 Almost Only Counts in Horseshoes. Account Denn’s Sermons You ever play horseshoes? Angela’s Dad loved to play horseshoes. Throughout the summer months if you are wondered where Al was all you have to do is wander down to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

What You Need To Know To Grow Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Mar 2, 2006

Spiritual growth, knowing Christ

What You Need to Know to Grow Philippians 3:12-16 Introduction: Somewhere up in the north east, on an Ivey League campus, was a young man, who had experienced “infantile paralysis” at a very young age. He was destined to live his life on crutches. Even though his crutch dependent destiny was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem Security Systems Incident Report

Contributed by Charles Newman on Apr 15, 2006

An Easter sermon from the perspective of the security detail assinged to guard the tomb of Jesus. Several illustrations included.

Jerusalem Security Systems, LLC – Incident Report The report of the guards had to be a shock to those that heard it first. Matthew tells us that “some of the guards went into the city and reported”. Not all went to break the news to the Jewish leaders. We need to understand that to fall asleep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is He?

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 27, 2010

The Old Testament and The New Testament are very specific in identifying Jesus.

Text: Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM” (John 8:58). Story: “The Incomparable Christ” In infancy He startled a king; in boyhood He puzzled the doctors, in manhood He walked upon the billows and hushed the sea to sleep. He healed ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Life And Times Of Isaiah

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 26, 2010

The Life and Times of Isaiah.

Intro: 1. Nelson Study Bible, “The prophet Isaiah was a man with a mission. The Lord had shown him a glimpse of His glorious throne and placed a call on his life.” 2. Isaiah means “Yahweh Saves” and that was Isaiah’s mission in life – to proclaim that God saves! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Safe At Home

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 1, 2011

Interactive sermon, asking what more we can be for our children: mutual submission means respect; parenting means sacrificial love; the church has a responsibility to provide safety.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, August 31, 1997: audience response involved There are times when all of us need to participate, times when no single person can speak all the truths or do all the work. There are times when a community of people must come together, and think together, pray together, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Plans That God Has For You, And The Plans You Should Have For God

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Dec 28, 2011

Just as God has plans for you, you should have plans for God!

Jeremiah 29:11-13 Topic: The P.L.A.N.S that God has for you and the P.L.A.N.S. you should have for God! It is a blessing to know that God has some plans for you. It does not matter if you are young or old, God has some plans for you. It does not matter if you are a male or female, God has some ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Be Salt And Light Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 19, 2011

The overall theme of the great Sermon on the Mount by the Lord is how people of the Kingdom of Heaven are to live. Jesus now shows how, “Those who are His disciples should affect the world in the positive way in which they live.”

“Called to Be Salt and Light.” Matthew 5:13-16 We have now concluded our study of the Beatitudes which serve as an introduction to Jesus’ great “Sermon the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Do It Without Me, 16th Church Anniversary

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 9, 2018

This message is for our 16th Church anniversary. It speaks to our being motivated to do the work of the Lord versus being obligated.

Don’t Do It Without Me 16th Anniversary Scriptures: Isaiah 6:8; Luke 19:1-10 Today we celebrate sixteen years as a Church. When we look around the sanctuary and see the empty seats, it appears that maybe we do not have a lot to celebrate. If you are having these thoughts, let me tell you now ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational